Third race start today. At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bannen with 58.5kg at $9.70. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Tauherenikau May 3 over 1600m defeating Punisher carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 5 len at Waipukurau April 26 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Keating carrying 58kg at $2.20. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Mischief with 58kg at $7.70. Has upside and poses a threat.

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign 16th of 18 at Ellerslie December 26 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Maldini carrying 54.5kg at $39.50. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway July 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 14 len behind Zanzibar carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Waverley on May 9 over 1650m, 3 len behind Jaeger carrying 59kg at $9.70. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Wanganui on April 18 over 1360m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Kereti with 57kg at $7.70. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Claiming his maiden victory on debut; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Waipukurau April 26 over 1600m in the wet defeating Port Chalmer with 58.5kg at $6.70. Top chance again.

He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Trentham October 26 over 2400m, soft track; 6 len behind Identikit carrying 54kg at $22.30. On debut failed to finish at Woodville July 13 over 1600m. Prefer to see how he returns.

Comes off a 52 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 2100m, 1.75 len behind Tranzed carrying 58.5kg at $15.30. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.1 len at Hawera February 27 over 2100m defeating She Suits Herself with 57.5kg at $9.30. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.

Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Trentham January 31 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind The Precursor with 57kg at $146.60. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Waipukurau November 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 56.5kg at $19.60. Prepared to just watch this time.

Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn and scored a big 4.5 len win at Waipukurau April 26 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Sam's Turn with 56kg at $11.50. Before that 9th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Katamuku with 56.5kg at $39.10. Must be included.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Prudentia with 58.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell 5th of 15 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind French Thinker carrying 58kg at $10.70. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Waverley on May 9 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Did The Trick carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Avantaggia with 55.5kg at $33.80. Looks very tough to beat.

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 16 at Te Rapa on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ballbeena with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Suavetta carrying 58kg at $10.70. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by a 0.2 len at Woodville April 29 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Amalthea carrying 56.5kg at $4. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Mischief with 54.5kg at $31.40. Worth including.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 55 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Tauherenikau March 22 over 2050m on a rain affected track defeating Port Chalmer with 56kg at $4.10. Before that 4th of 12 at Tauherenikau 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Shoebill carrying 55.5kg at $8.90. Fitter and worth following up.

Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 2100m, 5 len behind Tranzed with 57.5kg at $11.40. Before that 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 2100m, 6 len behind Castle Rock carrying 59kg at $47.20. Not keen on his chances.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Waverley November 14 over 2200m, soft track; 25 len behind Itoje carrying 59kg at $41.10. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Wanganui April 27 2025 over 1600m, 21 len behind Sea The Dream with 55.5kg at $30.50. Prefer to see how he returns.

Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Wanganui on April 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Cotton Roca with 56kg at $13.60. The race before that 12th of 14 at Trentham on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Paddy The Farmer carrying 57kg at $26.90. Hard to have.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 8 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1000m, 16 len behind Albarossa carrying 58kg at $23.30. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Amazing Son carrying 56kg at $14.10. Can't recommend until he offers something more.

Last start 6th of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dubai's Potiki carrying 58.5kg at $19.90. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Wanganui on April 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Cotton Roca with 55.5kg at $10. Has had too many chances.

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Free Bird carrying 59kg at $13.60. The run before that 6th of 14 at Trentham on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Paddy The Farmer carrying 57kg at $12.20. Struggling to make a case.